On a brisk cold morning in Paradise, dropping by an older friends home for a warm coffee and donut, I felt a coolness, where I was resting. I asked my friend Dee, if they had checked the home for energy leaks recently. Her reply was no. Well, I definately feel a cool draft and that could be costing her extra energy money. so, with that, we set out to find out what was leaking and if there was anything we could do about it.
Many years ago my husband and I installed weatherstripping and insulation for a PG&E program. First we checked the windows and found some leaks there. We looked at outlets, yes there were leaks there too!
I suggest we get an energy audit. 
As this was a older home, we knew it would have many leaks because building restrictions were much more loose then. If you live in an area where temperature drop into the low 30's you will feel the cold trying to enter your home in every crack or pipe which enters your home.
Newer built homes have tight windows, doors, the exteriors are wrapped and the insulation values are higher.
If your home is older it may prove wise to get a energy audit to seal up any holes, cracks and openings, which can increase your winter enrgy bills. The comfort of this home was improved with minor sealing and caulking around windows, doors and pipes.
Can you find the energy leaks in your Paradise California Home?
Local residents involved in the Gold Nugget Museum are busy these days preparing for the upcoming "Gold Nugget Days" in Paradise, California. This town wide event held in Paradise features the gold nugget musuem located at 502 Pearson road. If you have a desire to learn more about the early history of this area known as Paradise, California, drop by and see the musuem in action.
During the spring the "Gold Nugget Days" celebration held in April, comemmorates the discovery of the 54 pound gold nugget in 1859.
The largest "Gold Nugget" found in North America. Exhibits in the museum include one room schoolhouse, walk thru mine, Maidu indian exhibit, new animated assay office, old country store. The Gold Nugget Museum rotates the exhibits and so you can expect someting new at the museum, drop by between Noon-4 from Wednesday thru Sunday.
Upon my last visit, children were learning how to pan for gold, viewing a blacksmith shop in action, an old western town "Nuggetville". The beautiful grounds of the Gold Nugget Museum include a bridge over the creek plus a barbeque pit and picnic area.
If your a Paradise California history buff, the Gold Nugget Museum should be one stop on your visit to Paradise California.
Come join in the fun. These scheduled events for the month of February 2008. We'll see you there.
Baby
Theatre on the Ridge
February 1, 2008 - February 16, 2008
The story of three couples which deal with funny consequences.
Thursday, Friday & Saturdays
Location: 3735 Neal Road, Paradise.
Call (530) 877-5760
Rhythm 'N Motion VI
The Paradise Dancers
February 2, 2008
The Paradise Dancers put on their annual vaudeville-type show that includes dance, drama, comedy and plenty of beauty.
Begins Sat. at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Location: Paradise Performing Arts Center
777 Nunneley Road in Paradise.
Call (530) 872-8454.
Bingo
Paradise Ridge Senior Center
February 4, 2008 - February 25, 2008
Held every Monday at 1:15 PM
Paradise Ridge Senior Center
877 Nunneley Road
Call (530) 877-1733
Friends of the Library Meeting
February 7, 2008
Monthly meetings are held on the1st Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. in the Paradise Library conference room
5922 Clark Road
Call (530) 876-1729
The Charvel Brothers & Luna Loka
by Paradise Performing Arts Center
February 16, 2008
The Charvel Bros. presents special guests Luna Loka. Luna Loka is comprised of guitarists Daniello De Laurentiis, Karl Grossman and percussionist, Alberto Salas. Showtime: 7:30 p.m.
Paradise Performing Arts Center
777 Nunneley Road in Paradise
Call (530) 872-8454
Open Championship Bowling Tournament
Paradise USBC Assoc.
February 16, 2008 - February 24, 2008
Check entry form for times each day for the tournament. HDCP: 100%. Format: Singles, Doubles & Teams.
at Tall Pines Entertainment Center
5445 Clark Road
please call Bill Stephens (530) 345-2380.
Womens Championship Bowling Tournament
Paradise USBC Assoc.
February 16, 2008 - February 24, 2008
Check entry form for times.
Tall Pines Entertainment Center
please call Bill Stephens (530) 345-2380.
Soups On
Paradise Ridge Senior Center
February 17, 2008
Begins at: 1:00 p.m.
Paradise Ridge Senior Center
877 Nunneley Road
Call (530) 877-1733.
The Musical - Jekyll and Hyde
PPAC & Broadway in Paradise
February 22, 2008 - February 29, 2008
A true musical theatre, Jekyll & Hyde attracted fans even before its smash Broadway run. Fri. & Sat. Begins at 7:30 p.m.
Paradise Performing Arts Center
Call (530) 872-8454
Gala III
Presented by Paradise Symphony Guild
February 23, 2008
The Gala III will take place from 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m
Veterans Memorial Hall
call Curt Lander at (530) 872-5700
Before the Next Storm covers Paradise Ca with white, prepare your family and home
Prepare for possible isolation in your home by having sufficient supply of dry, seasoned wood for your fireplace or wood-burning stove as regular fuel sources may be off. Winterize your Paradise Ca home by caulking windows, insulating attics and walls and making sure doors seal tightly. Clean rain gutters; repair roof leaks and cut away tree branches that could fall during a storm.
Insulate pipes with insulation or newspapers and plastic and allow faucets to drip a little during cold weather to avoid freezing. Keep fire extinguishers on hand, and make sure everyone in your house knows how to use them. House fires pose an additional risk, as more people turn to alternate heating sources without taking the necessary safety precautions.
Learn to shut off water In case a pipe bursts. Know ahead of time How you can help elderly, disabled friends or neighbors. When the power gets cut off because of downed trees or telephone pole that may snap under the heavy snow conditions, its good to check on your neighbors especially in a small upper mountain town like Paradise.
If your my neighbor, I would be checking on you.
Brought to you from the desk of:
Suzi Enders, Realtor ®
Direct: (530) 876-3310
Hm. Office: (530) 873-4687
Cellular: (530) 228-1688
email: suzi_enders@yahoo.com
Real Estate Professionals
205 Pearson Road
Paradise California
Office: (530) 872-1600
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Save energy & installing solar in your Paradise Ca Home?
One form of renewable energy is solar. Installing solar panels on your Paradise Ca home, allows you, the home owner to harness the power of the sun and save money at the same time. Whoppeee. Now I know right now it's snowing in Paradise Ca but that is no excuse for not thinking about going solar in the spring of 2009, especially with the state of economy. Maybe that is why Butte county offices have installed solar panels to cut energy costs.
Did you know that solar panels are more efficent and cost effective now than ever before. Here's how they work? Solar panels work by harnessing light rays and transfer the heat through collected cylinder that stores hot water for later use. Amazing huh!
Solar panels will convert any form of light that hits it and will still be effective even on cloudy or dull days, which when it comes to winter in Paradise or Magalia, we have our share of overcast days. It is a misconception that you need continuous sunlight. A solar panel can provide almost all of your hot water during the summer months and about 50% the rest of the year round.
There are a number of different varieties of solar panels. A roof top system works in a similar way except the collectors are more prominently visible on the roof itself rather than hidden away. Alternatively, if you have the space in your garden, you can install a standalone system, where the collector sits on the ground away from the house altogether.
With the tall ponderosa pine trees that surround most Paradise California homes a stand alone system may be best. Are you worried about the cost of installing, well
What if you could rent solar panels? What rent solar panels....yes I said rent solar panels.
Search for companies in your area that rent solar panels Citizenrē REnU is one of the larger well known solar renting companies that does business in all but nine states.
Now what is holding you back from going solar?
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